New Balance
New Balance 574
Cushioning
moderate
Support
neutral
Heel Drop
6mm
Widths
2E, 4E, D, B
Clinical Score
A composite score built from condition match, construction integrity, APMA verification, and fit range for Corns and Calluses.
Excellent Clinical Fit
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Get My Personalized MatchNew Balance 574 Key Features
ENCAP midsole for cushioning and support
Built on a wider last than New Balance's earlier narrow racing shoes, per New Balance
Classic lifestyle design
Runs small according to New Balance, so consider ordering up from your normal size
Available in extended width sizes: men's D, 2E, and 4E, women's B and D, per newbalance.com in October 2026
Conditions This Shoe Is Matched To
Recommended for 4 foot conditions.
Ingrown Toenails
medium matchBuilt on a wider last than New Balance's older racing shoes and sold in extended widths, which can give crowded toes more room. It runs small according to New Balance, so size up and make sure nothing presses on the nail edges.
Learn about Ingrown ToenailsCorns and Calluses
medium matchNew Balance describes the ENCAP midsole as soft foam with a durable polyurethane rim for all-day support. The 574 also comes in extended widths, which helps avoid the tight fit that can rub and cause corns and calluses.
Learn about Corns and CallusesClaw Toes
medium matchBuilt on a wider last than New Balance's older racing shoes and sold in extended widths, which may leave more room for curled toes. It runs small according to New Balance, so size up and check the toe area for rubbing.
Learn about Claw ToesExtensor Tendinitis
medium matchBuilt on a wider last and sold in extended widths, which may reduce squeezing across the top of the foot. It runs small according to New Balance, so size up to avoid pressure on the extensor tendons.
Learn about Extensor Tendinitis
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